Dinner + Entrees

Wondefully hearty black bean soup is taken to new levels of flavor with smoky notes and lots of hot sauce. Sweet and Smoky Sriracha Black …

It was just three weeks ago when I gave some props to Martha Stewart for a TV series well done (Martha’s Baking School). I even …

American cheese is such an odd thing. Depending on your source, it’s either a blend of colby and cheddar cheeses, or a frightfully described concoction …

Who loves soup?  Me!! {shouts of squee and excessive fist-pumps ensue} As you would expect of a soup addict, soup has been occupying my foodie …

Autumn arrived yesterday afternoon in the most beautiful fashion — brilliant blue skies, bright sunshine, and crisp, cool air. After a short deluge of rain …

Grilled zucchini is sliced into “zoodles,” coiled into a bowl and topped with veggies and a yummy peanut sauce to create a beautiful and healthy …

Last week’s unexpected spin up into 90+° temps was a much needed reminder that Summer isn’t quite over. Although I love love love autumn, the …

I’m trying a new approach to Indian summer cooking this year. As you might have seen from my last post, I’m still well-supplied with fresh …

One of my favorite cooking times of the year is the summer-to-fall crossover that occurs every September. Summer favorites, like tomatoes, peppers, peaches, and berries, …

Let me put this right out there: I love the galette. Especially savory ones. …

Broccoli Gouda Soup has all the creamy goodness of the classic winter soup, made with tasty gouda cheese. In autumn, when the vegetables are still …

Bolognese — or ragù, as I knew it growing up — and I have a long history of discontent. My go-to method was clunky, plain, …

Butternut squash sauce is a scrumptious alternative to marinara sauce. Serve over pasta or gnocchi! Around this time every year, as I finish preserving tomatoes …

It’s mid-September, and this week finds me starting my annual tomato panic. The chill in the evening air signals an all-too-soon forthcoming end to my …

Ever since discovering the amazingness of raw corn last year, it’s the only way I’ll eat it off the cob (I still love da smoky …

About a year ago, I had a book crisis. As a life-long avid reader — I spent many a teenage night cowering under my blankets …

August is perhaps the best month to be a cook in the Midwest. Home gardens are busting out with fresh produce, while farmers’ markets fill …

A zesty chilled summer soup, Guaczpacho (guacamole gazpacho) is bursting with our favorite summer flavors, guacamole and fresh tomatoes. A refreshing first course or appetizer! …